Hiya

[Guest guest]

Phew, it's been one heck of a week! I weighed in Saturday morning,

only to discover an astounding .4 lb loss! I say astounding because I

was sure that I gained. I was good, though, so I really had no reason

to fear. But you know me, always the pessimist =) hehe.

I had NSVs all over the place. First, my boss actually asked me if

I'd been losing weight! I was shocked. This guy is not real observant

on stuff like that. So I was pumped! Second, I picked a major for

school. I'm a junior, and I have had a major all along, but I

recently had a crisis in realizing that it wasn't actually what I

want to do. So I figured it out! Unfortunately it will include

transferring from my current college, which is sad. But hey, that's

life. And, I bought a new pair of jeans today, a little snug (for a

little inspiration) but they fit me nonetheless. yay!!!!

I want to also say hi to all the newbies, welcome, and good luck.

Congrats to all successful wi's this week (gain, loss, or maintain!),

and let's get excited about the new year!!!!!! I know I am!!

Oh, and I talked to my leader about my goal weight and what it should

be, and she said it was best to wait for a while until I have an idea

of what I will look like at a certain weight. I haven't been under

200 since I was probably 14, and I sure don't remember what it looks

like to be that thin. 165 is the top for my age and height (I'm

5'11 " ) so it won't be any higher than that. So I guess we'll see!!!

You guys are great! Happy New Year a few days early =)

in OKC <><

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[Guest guest]

Hey ! Welcome to the group. Thanks for sharing your story.

You've found a group that can really relate to the stress of chronic

kidney disease. I was diagnosed with panic disorder this year (6

months after learning I probably have IGAN), and I've been getting

treatment for my panic and doing much better. But there were a few

months this year where my panic attacks kept me from living my life

the way I wanted to and being my " old " self. The good news is that

life has ups and downs; so, I wish you some very big ups very soon.

All the best with your treatment and transplant wait. --Dave

[Guest guest]

Holly,

I just had to remark that I absolutely love your philosophy! I count my

blessings every day, and IgAN is even one of them because despite having a

chronic illness, I have been blessed in so many ways through it, I have a much

deeper appreciation for life than I would otherwise, and I would not have known

the depth of God's care for me if I did not have IgAN.

I also have HSP with my IgAN, and first had symptoms in my mid teens.

Holly wrote:

Of course I wish I was healthy and didn't have to think about a future on

dialysis or transplantation, but I always try to keep a positive outlook on this

disease and feel lucky that if I have to have any disease, I'm glad I have this

one. Transplants are usually successful and they are making great strides with

anti-rejection meds. I try to remain focused and thankful that I don't have

cancer or other such horrifying illnesses.

[Guest guest]

Howdy hiya. Hows it go'in?

[Guest guest]

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> Of course I wish I was healthy and didn't have to think about a

future on dialysis or transplantation, but I always try to keep a

positive outlook on this disease and feel lucky that if I have to

have any disease, I'm glad I have this one. Transplants are usually

successful and they are making great strides with anti-rejection

meds. I try to remain focused and thankful that I don't have cancer

or other such horrifying illnesses.